run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

Definitie & Betekenis van "run with the hare and hunt with the hounds"

to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

ZINSDEEL

to simultaneously support two opposing parties, particularly to increase one's gain

to [run] with the hare and [hunt] with the hounds definition and meaning

Example

Many have criticized the government of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds regarding the territorial dispute between the two nations.

In our office politics, Sally always tries to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, telling both the clerical workers and the management that she thinks they should prevail.

Voorbeeld

Many have criticized the government of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds regarding the territorial dispute between the two nations.

In our office politics, Sally always tries to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, telling both the clerical workers and the management that she thinks they should prevail.